US Supreme Court bans race as a factor in college admissions

UNITED STATES — The US Supreme Court has banned race as a factor in college admissions, stating that such policies violate the American Constitution. The Court overturned several previous decisions that upheld race-based admissions to promote diversity.

This has caused relief for students of Indian and Asian origin who argue that the policies discriminate against them in favor of black, Hispanic, and Native American students, while Asian and Indian-American students have sought to overturn the policy.

The ruling split on ideological grounds, with Chief Justice John Roberts writing for the six conservative members. While many support the verdict, others argue that race still matters and the decision makes things worse.